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Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide

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Dr. Soo-Hyun Sung

Email: koyote10010@daum.net

Affiliation: School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, South Korea

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Research Interests: stress; depression; anxiety; pain management; national survey; systematic review

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Prof. Dr. Se-Ran Park

Email:compassion@sdu.ac.kr

Affiliation: Department of Counseling Psychology, Seoul Digital University, Seoul, 18314, South Korea

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Research Interests: self-compassion; anxiety; panic; depression; CBT

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Summary

1) In modern society, people are facing mental health problems due to various reasons such as work-related stress, anxiety about the future, economic difficulties, interpersonal relationships, deterioration of health, and the spread of infectious diseases (e.g. COVID-19 pandemic). In particular, mental health problems such as stress, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and suicide are emerging as serious issues at both the social and national levels. In other words, mental health is no longer just an individual issue; it must be addressed through national-level policy support to build a social safety net. Therefore, scientific research on mental health is necessary to promote evidence-based policies.

2) The aim of this Special Issue is to present evidence-based approaches for the promotion and treatment of mental health. Scientific research using diverse methodologies will play a crucial role in determining the implementation of mental health policies within the healthcare systems of various countries around the world.

3) Suggested themes shall be listed.

• Clinical studies for treating stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Cross-Sectional or cohort studies on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Qualitative research on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Mixed methods research on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Evidence-based policy implications for mental health

Keywords

mental health, stress, depression, anxiety, suicide, evidence-based policy

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Factors Influencing Length of Stay and Symptom Improvement among Psychiatric Patients by Diagnosis: Analysis of the Korea National Survey
Soo-Hyun Sung, Seungwon Shin, Seok-Hwan Kim, Minjung Park
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077710
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Objectives: Psychiatric inpatient care plays a critical role in stabilizing acute mental health crises, yet the optimal length of stay (LOS) and its impact on short-term clinical outcomes remain poorly defined across diagnostic groups. This study aimed to examine how LOS in psychiatric inpatient units is associated with clinical improvement at discharge and to determine whether this association differs across major diagnostic groups, using nationally representative hospital discharge data from Korea. Methods: A cross-sectional secondary analysis was conducted using the 2022–2023 Korea National Hospital Discharge In-depth Injury Survey. Adults whose primary discharge diagnosis was a mental… More >

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Intervention Characteristics to Improve Stress Coping in Healthcare Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Natalie Y. Luo, Edie L. Sperling, Juliette Lum
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.074948
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Objectives: Healthcare students experience significant stress due to their rigorous graduate school curricula. These levels of stress are associated with higher risks of depression, self-harm, and exhaustion. Coping interventions have been shown to help students develop healthy stress coping strategies. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the diverse array of coping interventions and what characteristics of coping interventions were most effective at decreasing stress among healthcare students. Methods: Any intervention designed to address coping for academic stress was included among medical, dental, nursing, physician assistant, allied health, veterinary, psychology, etc. students.… More >

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Associations of Self-Esteem, Life Satisfaction, Resilience, and Coping Strategies with Depression Severity: Evidence from a Comparative and Mediation Analysis
Mahmut Selçuk, Fulden Cantaş Türkiş, Fatma Taşkın Koca, Volkan Dizman, Sevilay Yerlikaya Boz
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076391
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Background: Self-esteem, life satisfaction, resilience, and coping strategies are closely linked to depression; however, their interrelationships and relative contributions to depressive outcomes remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to examine these associations in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) and healthy controls and to evaluate their predictive and mediating roles in depression. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study included 311 participants (158 patients with MDD and 153 healthy controls) recruited from the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinics of Mugla Training and Research Hospital. Psychiatric diagnoses were confirmed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5). Groups were balanced for… More >

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The Relationship between Peer Victimization and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behavior among Middle School Students: The Mediating Role of Future Orientation and Social Withdrawal
Biao Li, Xiao Hu, Pengzhan Wei, Yunbin Deng
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.073489
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Objectives: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) represents a prominent and escalating concern within mental health, associated with considerable psychological and physical dangers. Peer victimization is identified as a significant predictor of NSSI behavior. Although prior research has explored the association between peer victimization and NSSI, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain insufficiently understood. Utilizing social information processing theory frameworks, the present study seeks to examine the sequential mediating roles of a cognitive factor, future orientation, and a behavioral factor, social withdrawal, in middle school students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered in China, involving 528 participants (261 females… More >

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A Follow-Up Study on the Clinical Effectiveness and Satisfaction of an Online Mental Health Self-Care Program for Mothers in Korea
Hyein Jeong, Soobin Jang, Bo-Hyoung Jang, Chunhoo Cheon, Taek Gyu Kim, Chan Ho Ju, Hwimun Kim, Su Yong Shin, Kyeong Han Kim, Seong-Gyu Ko
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1695-1708, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071014
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness, durability, and acceptability of a Korean medicine-based online mental health self-care program for mothers. Methods: This non-randomized comparative study evaluated the clinical effectiveness, durability, and acceptability of a Korean medicine-based online mental health self-care program for mothers. Group 1 (regular version) included 120 participants who attended one live session per week for 5 weeks, while Group 2 (shortened version) included 30 participants who completed five recorded sessions within 1 week. A total of 112 participants (93.3%) in Group 1 and all 30 participants (100%) in Group 2… More >

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Communication Barriers, Emotional Distress and Mental Health Promotion in Cancer Care: Insights from Rural China
Su Li, Nooreen Noordin, Dan Wang
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1797-1812, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072301
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Background: Communication barriers are a critical yet underexplored determinant of psychological well-being in oncology care, particularly among rural Chinese patients treated in urban hospitals. This study examined how Mandarin proficiency influences emotional distress and identified implications for mental health promotion. Methods: A sequential mixed-methods design was adopted. Quantitative data were collected from 180 rural cancer patients using the Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Distress Thermometer (DT). Multiple linear regressions estimated covariate-adjusted associations between Mandarin proficiency and distress outcomes, controlling for demographic and clinical factors. Semi-structured interviews with 20… More >

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The Impact of Duration Since Cancer Diagnosis and Anxiety or Depression on the Utilization of Korean Medicine
Ji-eun Yu, Eunji Ahn, Hanbit Jin, Dongsu Kim
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1353-1367, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.067407
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Background: Patients with cancer are confronted not only with physical changes and pain but also with significant psychological challenges, including distress, anxiety, and depression, as a consequence of their diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing anxiety or depression in patients with cancer, examine the relationship between the duration since cancer diagnosis and psychological state, and explore the association between these factors and the use of Korean medicine (KM). Methods: This study utilized data from the 2018 Korea Health Panel spanning 2008 to 2018. The analysis focused on adult participants (aged… More >

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